Workers work in the production workshop of an intelligent manufacturing equipment enterprise in Renqiu City, Hebei province, China. (PHOTO: XINHUA)

By Staff Reporters

An enthusiastic and highly curious group of foreign envoys spent time in Tangshan City, Hebei province recently, as invited guests of select Chinese state-owned manufacturing enterprises in the area.

The group, which numbered 83 envoys from more than 70 countries and international organizations, began with a visit to CRRC Tangshan Co., Ltd., gaining firsthand insights into the development achievements of Chinese enterprises in the rail transit equipment manufacturing sector.

The envoys remarked on the seamless integration of advanced technologies and the expertise demonstrated by workers, underscoring how such achievements reflect China's commitment to innovation and excellence in the industrial sector. Many envoys expressed admiration for the meticulous attention to detail and the significant advancements in China's rail transit equipment manufacturing, highlighting how these developments set a high standard for the global industry.

The group initially witnessed the process of aluminum alloy profiles being transformed into car bodies, where technicians then used robotic arms to weld the car bodies. It was explained that this workshop is named after Zhang Xuesong, a national-level master technician and CRRC's most skilled operator. Zhang, originally a mechanical fitter, has seamlessly integrated various technologies such as CNC maintenance, programmable controllers, and 3D modeling, and has instituted several technological innovations.

Michael Campbell, the Nicaraguan ambassador to China, said it was clear that talent is the primary resource for development. China's advanced manufacturing and robust infrastructure capabilities stem from these remarkable technical experts. Developing countries not only need infrastructure construction, but also the cultivation of innovative technical experts. "We hope to deepen cooperation with China in related fields," said Campbell.

At the assembly department's commissioning line, the envoys successively boarded the prototype trains of variable configuration electric multiple units (EMUs) on the Fuzhou Binhai Express Line to experience the ride. Oliver Wonekha, the Ugandan ambassador to China, said that Sino-African cooperation promotes continental connectivity. "We hope Uganda and China will further deepen cooperation and promote rapid development of Uganda's rail transit," he said.

During a symposium, which formed part of the visit, envoys from Nicaragua, Kuwait, Cameroon, and other countries engaged in discussions with Chinese enterprise representatives on topics such as infrastructure construction and financing, green carbon reduction, external cooperation, and high-quality development. The envoys expressed their appreciation for China's technological innovation strength during this visit, hoping to deepen cooperation with China in related fields for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

After concluding their visit to CRRC, the envoys also visited CITIC HIC Kaicheng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., where they were shown various robots and intelligent mining equipment used in coal mines and firefighting scenarios, and also watched firefighting robot-spraying operations. Salvador Moncada, the Ambassador of Honduras to China, said, "Although my time in China has been short, I have visited several Chinese companies. China's high-quality development is impressive. Honduras actively participates in building the Belt and Road Initiative and hopes for further enhanced exchanges and cooperation between the two countries' enterprises in the future."